FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE

Price Realised GBP 4,750

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GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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A GOGOTTE FORMATION WITH NATURAL HOLE

FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE

Price Realised GBP 4,750

Of natural layered form with two appendage-like concretios, one of which has a natural hole and overhang; from the Oligocene (circa 30 million years ago), supported on stand.
17 x 15 x 5in. (43 x 38 x 13cm.)

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Lot Essay

Sandstone concretions formed in mineral rich waters 30 million years ago, gogottes are much prized for their sculptural-like appearance. The top concretions on this specimen forming the natural overhang with a hole are very rarely seen.